Legal Question in Business Law in California

Opening an Office in the US

I currently own a graphics business in China, and am looking to open an office in L.A. Could you please tell me things i should be aware of? Tax laws, Work Visa's (I will be sending a couple of employees to help start the office) Legal situations, and employment laws. Thank you very much.


Asked on 6/29/09, 11:27 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Fahri Toga TOGA//OKSUZ

Re: Opening an Office in the US

We think that we can help you to solve your affairs forthwith, please send us your documents or write an detailed e-mail in order to notify the circumstance. We checked over the documents thereafter, we will return your added phone number, e-mail or address, as soon as.

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Answered on 6/30/09, 4:56 am
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Re: Opening an Office in the US

It is common practice for international businesses to hire a lawyer in the country in which they intend to do business. In the United States, each State has its own employment/business/tax laws; immigration issues are a matter of federal law. You will want a full service law firm in California to cover all of your needs. You should consult with several different law firms, they will give you price quotes for each step in the process as well as some pre-prepared materials on each of the issues which will arise.

The lawyers on this site may best help you by recommending law firms that can provide the services you require, rather than specific advice because your issues are too many to address in this forum.

I hope this helps. Good luck to you.

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Answered on 6/30/09, 8:50 am
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Re: Opening an Office in the US

I recommend the law firm of Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman. The firm has 7 offices in California, including in L.A. I have worked with Pillsbury's lawyers in their Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices, and I have always been very pleased with their services.

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Answered on 6/30/09, 9:02 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Opening an Office in the US

I would be happy to assist you. Please contact me directly.

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Answered on 6/30/09, 12:40 pm


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